French stereotypes

On the first day with a new group of students, it's always fun to discuss both American and French stereotypes, and whether they are v...

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French- It really doesn't take a second glance to see this French stereotype in flying black's and white's. According to the media, if you deal with more than one of the following on a daily basis: Baguettes, croissants, red wine, overly aromatic perfume, and anything else that sounds in any way overly romanticized, you're probably French.For the stereotypical French male in particular, he just won't give up on your lady though being prone to surrendering at just about everything else.

This past weekend I was in Paris, France and I ate the most delicious french baguettes! I ate them plain, as a sandwich, with chocolate… you name it, I ate it. Everywhere you go in Paris ther…

Debunking the common stereotype that the French are rude or standoffish or that they all wear berets and say oh la la when titillated!

Here is a detailed look and infographic about some of France's most pervasive stereotypes and clichés that most French people are fed up hearing about.

Are you the stereotypical French food snob, the passionate lover, the chic Parisian, or the brooding 'artiste'? Take this personality quiz to find out!

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At My French Life™, we like to say that we go beyond French clichés, and we do! But when writing on a culture steeped in stereotypes, it’s not always easy.